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WX16 EOW

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,231 mi
Last recorded138,231 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX16 EOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2025 138,231 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bolt missing out gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both sides clamps rattling (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 107,174 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 82,789 miles

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 82,779 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

noise from inside of n/s/r drum

Pass 2 Aug 2022 77,566 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear road spring leaf spring clips loose

Fail 1 Aug 2022 77,558 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view glass broken and lower glass missing (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear road spring leaf spring clips loose

Pass 5 May 2021 64,841 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front plate slightly damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2020 54,071 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 54,067 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure Front (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 44,407 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?

Based on 4,037,050 MOT tests across 408,496 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
10,964
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
408,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175,127
position lamp(s) not working 92,747
Registration plate lamp not working 78,072
Brake pipe excessively corroded 69,976
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,847
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WX16 EOW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 120,464 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sprinter fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 175,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX16 EOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sprinter typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WX16 EOW registered?

WX16 EOW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 15 March 2016.

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